A green approach for the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles supported on pectin: Application as a catalyst for solvent-free Mizoroki–Heck reaction

A green method for the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles supported on pectin has been described. The synthesized nanoparticles were explored in Mizoroki–Heck reaction between different aryl halides and n-butyl acrylate under solvent-free conditions. The catalyst can be recycled for six runs without significant loss in the catalytic activity.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (137 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► In situ formation of pd-nanoparticles. ► Pectin was used as a support for palladium nanoparticles. ► The Mizoroki–Heck reaction was conducted under ligand- and solvent-free conditions. ► Pdnp/pectin system could be recycled and reused for six runs in the Mizoroki–Heck reaction.